Word
fitting
Phoneticsfit·ting, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɪtɪŋ/
UK/fˈɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
01clothing adjustment
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. an occasion when you try on a piece of clothing while it is being made or changed to make sure it fits you.
n. a session during which a garment is tried on and adjusted by a tailor or dressmaker to ensure an accurate fit.
“I have a final fitting for my wedding dress next Tuesday afternoon.”
“The tailor scheduled a second fitting to ensure the shoulders of the suit jacket draped perfectly before finishing the seams.”
Usage
Often used with 'have' or 'go for'.
Synonyms
02small part or component
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technology Technical
n. a small part that is used to connect or complete a piece of equipment, like a pipe or a light.
n. a small, often standardised component or attachment used in engineering, plumbing, or electrical systems.
“We need to buy a new brass fitting for the kitchen sink pipe.”
“The technician replaced the hydraulic fittings to prevent further fluid leaks in the heavy machinery.”
Synonyms
03removable household items
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun British English
n. the items in a house that you can take with you when you move, like curtains or lamps.
n. removable items within a property that are not permanently attached to the structure, often distinguished from 'fixtures'.
“The price of the house includes all the carpets and light fittings.”
“The contract clearly distinguished between permanent fixtures and the decorative fittings that the previous owners intended to remove.”
Usage
Commonly used in the plural form 'fittings' and paired with 'fixtures'.
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04appropriate
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. right or suitable for a particular situation or person.
adj. appropriate, suitable, or proper for a specific occasion or purpose.
“It was a fitting end to a long and successful career.”
“The president offered a fitting tribute to the fallen soldiers during the memorial service.”
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Real-World Examples
“Promise has not yet hit on a fitting name for his prized possession.” “While the name “Boogie” referenced the style of jazz music popular before World War II , it was also fitting for the rising disco age of the 1970s.” “With his rebuild done he receives a fitting send-off, before the start of the rest of his life.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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